Friday October 01, 1971: on this day

October 01, 1971 was the 274th day of the year 1971, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 01, 1971 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 01, 1971, who was born and died on October 01, 1971, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 01, 1971, which were the most popular songs (ex. Maggie May by Rod Stewart), movies (e.g. The French Connection, directed by William Friedkin), TV series (e.g. The Persuaders!) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 1st, 1971 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

Table of contents

calendar

What day of the week was October 01, 1971?


October 01, 1971 was a Friday and it was the 274th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 01, 1971 can also be written as 10/1/1971 in the US and as 1/10/1971 in UK and Europe.

October 01, 1971 in October 1971 calendar

history

October 01, 1971: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 01, 1971:

  • Joseph luns becomes secretary general of nato
  • Simplified echtscheidingsrecht of force
  • The magic kingdom park at walt disney world resort opens in orlando, florida. similar to disneyland, seven themed areas are main street, adventureland, bear country, fantasyland, frontierland, liberty square, and tomorrowland. attendance on opening day is 10,000. first guest to enter the park is william windsor, jr. cost of creating the theme park was us$400 million.
  • Walt disney world opens near orlando, florida.
  • The first practical ct scanner is used to diagnose a patient.

LIFE Magazine

zodiac

October 01, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 1st is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

Discover the personality of October born.

Unlock the Mysteries of October 01, 1971! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now

October 01, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Pig chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 01, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Pig personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on October 1st, 1971 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

see horoscope and birth chart for October 01, 1971
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
zodiac

October 01, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

93%

The moon phase on October 01, 1971 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 01, 1971 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on October 01, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 04:59 pm and setting at 04:25 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 05, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Oct 04, 1971.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!

Your place in the Universe on October 01, 1971

star banner

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Get your map!

This day in 30 sec.

birthday

Who was born on October 01, 1971?


Famous people born on October 01, 1971:

  • Gigi Lai
    Gigi Lai

    Actress and singer from hong kong.

  • Avinash Kaushik

    Known for his work in digital marketing and analytics.

  • Asim Bajwa

    Former Director-General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in Pakistan.

  • Melinda Gainsford-Taylor

    Melinda Gainsford-Taylor is an Australian former sprinter who excelled in the 100m and 200m events.

  • Jim Serdaris

    Australian rugby league player.

  • Yvette Hermundstad

    Swedish journalist.

  • Andrew O'Keefe

    Australian television host and lawyer.

  • Amp Lee

    American athlete who ran back in his pro-football career which began in 1992.

  • Song Il Gook

    Korean actor.

  • Jenna Elfman

    Actress.

  • Stéphane Breitwieser

    French art thief.

  • Tommy Widdrington
  • Michelle Bonev
  • Izabela Dragneva
  • Valentina Persia
  • Uglješa Šajtinac

Whose famous birthday is on October 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 1st:

  • Jimmy Carter
    Jimmy Carter

    American politician and 39th president of united states, was sworn in on 1/20/1977.

  • Brie Larson
    Brie Larson

    Brie larson is a highly acclaimed movie actress known for her roles in films such as 'room' and 'captain marvel'.

  • Zach Galifianakis
    Zach Galifianakis

    Zach galifianakis is an american comedian and actor known for his roles in the hangover movie series and his comedic talk show between two...

  • Hakeem Kae-Kazim
    Hakeem Kae-Kazim

    Nigerian-born actor known for his roles in various films and TV series.

  • Julie Andrews
    Julie Andrews

    British-american singer and actress with a four-octave range.

  • Jeane Manson
    Jeane Manson

    American singer, model, and actress living in france.

  • Philippe Noiret
    Philippe Noiret

    French actor, both on tv and in film.

  • Matthew Daddario
    Matthew Daddario

    Matthew daddario is a tv actor known for his role as alec lightwood in the tv series shadowhunters.

  • Stella Stevens
    Stella Stevens

    Stella stevens is an american actress, known for her roles in films such as 'the poseidon adventure' and 'the nutty professor'.

  • Randy Quaid
    Randy Quaid

    Randy quaid is an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'national lampoon's vacation' and 'independence day'.

See more famous people and celebrities born on October 1st

birthday

October 01, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 52 years 5 months old,

or 629 months and 27 days old,

or 2738 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19172 days old,

if you were born on October 01, 1971.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 01, 1971?

There are 187 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 01, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 01, 1971.

RIP

October 01, 1971: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 01, 1971:

  • Giuseppe Tonani
  • Miangul Abdul Wadud
  • Gioacchino Volpe

What famous deaths happened on October 1st?

Famous deaths on October 1st:

  • Richard Avedon

    American photographer, best known for his commercial fashion photography and portraits that have an immediate emotional impact.

  • Loui Leakey

    Renowned for discoveries of early human fossils in East Africa.

  • Spyridon Marinatos

    Renowned Greek archaeologist known for his excavations at Akrotiri on the island of Santorini.

  • Idonia Glaser

    Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Gamble Rogers

    Award-winning investigative journalist known for his in-depth reporting.

  • Fount Leakey

    Known for significant fossil discoveries in Africa.

  • Reathel Bean

    Former MLB pitcher known for his successful career with the Boston Red Sox.

  • Macdonald Critchley

    Renowned neurologist known for his work on brain disorders.

  • Pavle Vuisić

    Renowned Serbian playwright and screenwriter.

  • Hendry Fok

    Hong Kong businessman and politician.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 1st

holidays

October 01, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 01, 1971:

  • Singapore - Children's Day
  • Also see October 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • World Vegetarian Day
  • French Republican Calendar - Cuve (Barrel) Day, tenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Tuvalu - Independence Day (from Gilbert Islands (Kiribati), 1975)
  • San Marino - two Captains Regent, elected by parliament, take office for six months.
  • Nigeria - Independence Day (from Britain, 1960)
  • People's Republic of China - National Day (1949)
  • RC Church - Feast days of Saint ThTrFse de Lisieux; formerly of Saint Bavo and Saint Remigius
  • Republic of Cyprus - Independence Day (from Britain, 1960)

Observances on October 01, 1971:

  • International Day of Older Persons
vinyl songs

October 01, 1971: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 01, 1971 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 27th and October 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 01, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 01, 1971 was Maggie May by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week September 27th and October 3rd.

October 01, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 01, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 27th and October 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Maggie May
  2. - Go Away Little Girl
  3. - The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
  4. - Superstar
  5. - Ain't No Sunshine

October 01, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 01, 1971 was Maggie May / Reason To Believe by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week September 27th and October 3rd.

October 01, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 01, 1971 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 27th and October 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Maggie May / Reason To Believe
  2. - Tweedle Dee Tweedle Dum
  3. - Hey Girl Don't Bother Me
  4. - The Witch Queen Of New Orleans
  5. - Did You Ever

October 01, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 01, 1971 was Make It Funky by James Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 27th and October 3rd.

October 01, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 01, 1971 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 27th and October 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Make It Funky
  2. - Stick-Up
  3. - Spanish Harlem
  4. - Thin Line Between Love & Hate
  5. - If You Really Love Me

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was October 01, 1971 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club

October 01, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 01, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The French Connection

The French Connection

Release year: 1971

Directed by: William Friedkin

Starring: Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider, Fernando Rey, Tony Lo Bianco

Country: United States of America

Bedknobs and Broomsticks

Bedknobs and Broomsticks

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Robert Stevenson

Starring: Angela Lansbury, David Tomlinson, Roddy McDowall, Sam Jaffe

Country: United States of America

Twins of Evil

Twins of Evil

Release year: 1971

Directed by: John Hough

Starring: Peter Cushing, Dennis Price, Mary Collinson, Madeleine Collinson

Black Killer

Black Killer

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Carlo Croccolo

Starring: Klaus Kinski, Carlo Croccolo, Marina Malfatti, Antonio Cantafora, Dante Maggio, Enzo Pulcrano, Fred Robsham, Mary Mulligan

Country: Italy

The Last Picture Show

The Last Picture Show

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich

Starring: Timothy Bottoms, Jeff Bridges, Cybill Shepherd, Ben Johnson

Country: United States of America

October 01, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 01, 1971 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Persuaders!

The Persuaders!

Release year: 1971

Starring: Tony Curtis, Roger Moore, Laurence Naismith

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Jason King

Jason King

Release year: 1971

Directed by: Roy Ward Baker

Justice

Justice

Release year: 1971

October 01, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 01, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

America, Inc by Morton Mintz and Jerry S. Cohen

America, Inc

By:

This well-documented expose' exposes the incorpored rulers of the United States, and indeed of much of the globe. They are private governments that function as well as legitimate public authorities, it is revealed.

Madame by Patrick O'Higgins

Madame

By:

Helena Rubinstein's 367-page softback or paperback biography.

The Drifters by James A. Michener

The Drifters

By:

James A. Michener, the acclaimed novelist, presents a poignant and powerful story about a disenchanted youth in Vietnam during this era.

Theirs Was The Kingdom by R.F. Delderfield

Theirs Was The Kingdom

By:

The long-awaited reissue is now available of the second novel in R. F. Delderfield’s classic God Is An Englishman series Theirs was the Kingdom

The Female Eunuch by Germaine Greer

The Female Eunuch

By:

The 1970 publication of Germaine Greer’s The Female Eunuch was a major event that raised eyebrows and ire, while also creating a shock wave in recognition among women all over the globe.

October 01, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 01, 1971 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Star Trek

Star Trek

Platform: originally SDS Sigma 7, HP 2000, Data General Nova

Genre: Strategy game

Galaxy Game

Galaxy Game

Platform: Arcade (PDP-11)

Genre: Space combat simulation

Computer Space

Computer Space

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Space combat simulation

Publisher: Nutting Associates

The Oregon Trail

The Oregon Trail

Platform: Android; Apple II, iOS, Macintosh; BlackBerry; Commodore 64; DOS; Facebook; Java ME; Nintendo DSi, Nintendo 3DS, Wii; Windows, Mobile, Phone 7

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Brøderbund The Learning Company Gameloft

history

Who was the US President on October 01, 1971?

On October 01, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 01, 1971?

On October 01, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 01, 1971?

On October 01, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.

history

What is special about October 1st?

October 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on October 1st, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 eastern euphrates missile strike by iran: iran launches six ballistic missiles from its territory at isil targets in eastern syria near the euphrates river valley. this is in response to the ahvaz military parade.
  • 2017 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: houthi forces claim that they have taken down an american mq-9 reaper drone above the yemeni capital sana'a. saba news agency footage appears to show people gathered around the aircraft's wreckage.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war: houthi forces launch rockets that reportedly hit hsv-2 swift, which is a military vessel belonging the united arab emirates navy. it was reportedly destroyed off the coast yemen near the strategically important port of mokha in the red sea. (reuters),

Find out more about October 1st

history

What happened in 1971?

1971 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Ari closes at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC after 19 performances
  • UCLA starts 88 basketball game win streak
  • Swiss men accept female suffrage

Do you remember 1971? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to

history

What was the calendar for October 1971?

October 1971 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how October 1971 calendar looked like.

Friday October 1, 1971